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Local events & festivals

In every single city, town and village there is a festival which gets all the townsfolk out in the street to celebrate. Learn about long and unique traditions and deep-rooted customs that pass on through generations.

On the last Sunday of January, Valls will celebrate “La Calçotada” (barbecued spring onion festival). Taste spring onions the local way and you will love them!
Later on enjoy a wine and cava tasting in a family owned winery in Penedes wine-growing region.

Uncover the secrets of the Montserrat in the early morning and enjoy the amazing views the Natural park has to offer. Visit the monastic centre of Catalunya, home of the famous black virgin “la Moreneta”. In the afternoon we will go to the center of Catalunya, where the old quarter of Manresa is filled with artisans, craftsmen, tightrope walkers, jugglers and other attractions from the Medieval times. Taste local food and enjoy street performances with the citizens of Manresa. This is one of the most famous medieval fairs in Catalonia! Do not miss it!

Enjoy culture with time-honored traditions on this Maundy thursday evening small group tour by minivan from Barcelona to Girona region. Visit the monumental city of Girona and later on experience the traditional Dance of Death in the medieval village of Verges. Maundy Thursday is one of the most eagerly awaited days in the village of Verges. In its walled old quarter it is represented the Passion of Christ that has become famous for the Dance of Death. The feelings that appear when watching it are unexplainable, regardless your religious trends. This is the perfect tour for a group interested in the local way of living religion in Spain.

Tour of Montblanc. Taste of tradictional Montblanquin sweets, participate in a local festival first-hand and go back to the XIV century: arts&crafts, old cuisine, medieval shows. Moreover, visit a winery and cellar with wine/cava tasting.

In the morning we will step off the mass tourism of Barcelona to discover the impressive and beautiful Costa Brava. We will discover Calella de Palafrugell, a small delightful fisherman village of withe houses that reach right to the sea-front.
In the afternoon at Girona, where you’ll enjoy the floral decoration of the monumental city and the courtyards, which are opened to visitors in “Temps de Flors” (Flower season Festival), held only once a year in May.

Surely any mention of Berga will bring La Patum to mind, declared Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005. So, in this tour the group heads up to Berga to get involved in the magical atmosphere of La Patum, one of the most popular festivals in Spain. Theatrical performances of a variety of effigies animate the streets of this medieval town. The celebration takes place only once a year and it is more than a festival; it is an exceptional popular and traditional event with an enormous expression of feelings and emotion of a whole community. Decide whether to watch the unique and singular spectacle or dance with the figures between the crowds, which a very traditional activity among Catalans is.

Live the Blanes firework competition with the summer weather. Get your Botanical garden entrance ticket and enjoy the firework from a boat. However, get the opportunity to see this terrific competition with a light dinner of Spanish Tapas, Cava and Sangria.

Discover the ancient settlement of Vic. Learn everything about history of the old center of the town. Mingle between locals in the busy streets, decorated to give them a 14th-century atmosphere, the smells and the music of other times transport visitors to the heart of a very lively popular Medieval festival. Your local guide will explain you legends about the old times in Vic, while walking along its narrow streets and stopping at very interesting market stalls. Taste local sausages, which is Vic’s delicatessen!

Watch villagers dressed as devils and dancing to the sound of the drums and turning the village into a fiery cauldron of light and fireworks. The ‘Fire-running’ is a show of fire that waits until the sun is down to perform in an amazing fire parade. It is a unique, real and unforgettable experience! Dance with the devils between the crowds or just watch the spectacle of fire.

Living it organizes real local experiences during the days you are in Catalunya.
We will show you what is on the local life during your stay.
There are special and traditional events every week.
Do not miss them and join us to experience local culture first hand (gastronomy, nature, traditions and culture).

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Experiencing Catalunya the local way, you live the culture and undersatnad that habits of the inhabitants.

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What clients say

"My family and I had a wonderful time in Berga.The Patum festival was the highlight of our trip to Barcelona.We would like to thank you for giving the best seat in the square to witness one of the best cultural event in Catalunya.We also like to thank Joan for being our guide and driver for the festival.He took good care of us and we are very grateful for his services. Once again, on behalf of my family I would like to thank you for arranging a wonderfuf trip to Berga and a memorable experience. Please let us know if you decided to come to Malaysia again".
Azizi (Malaysia)